Twins place Mick Abel on 15-day injured list
PUBLISHED Apr 20, 2026, 2:44 PM ET
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Minneapolis. The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Mick Abel on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Monday, a move the team said was made retroactive to Friday; Abel, 24, is 1-2 with a 3.98 ERA in four games and had a seven-inning, 10-strikeout start in a 6-0 win over Boston on Tuesday night. The Twins said they will make a corresponding roster move before Tuesday night's game at the New York Mets; Abel was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies at last year's trade deadline for Jhoan Duran, and the placement removes him from short-term availability while team medical staff assess inflammation and the club adjusts its rotation this week.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Last year's trade deadline: Abel was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for Jhoan Duran.
- Tuesday night (most recent): Abel threw seven innings and recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts in a 6-0 win over Boston.
- Friday (retroactive): The team designated Abel's injured-list stint as beginning on Friday.
- Monday: The Twins publicly placed Abel on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
- Before Tuesday night's game: The Twins said they would make a corresponding roster move ahead of their game at the New York Mets.
News Intelligence
- If you're a Twins fan, this is a blow. Abel's right arm has been a key asset, especially in the recent win over Boston. Keep an eye on how the team adjusts its rotation without him. If you're into fantasy baseball, it's time to adjust your roster too.
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The Twins gained roster flexibility to call up a pitcher or adjust rotations, while opponents may gain strategic matchup advantages; the team can manage Abel's workload and protect his long-term availability by placing him on the injured list.
Mick Abel and the Twins' starting rotation suffered immediate impact as Abel's elbow inflammation removes a recent strong performer from availability and forces roster and rotation adjustments.
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